MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC. 3MM-UC DRILL BIT GUIDE; NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	960-523
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information regarding a navigation system being used during a sacroiliac and thoracolumbar procedure.It was reported that the 3.2 mm guide pin became stuck and could not be removed during use.The procedure was completed using the navigation/image system.This issue caused no surgical delay.There was no reported impact on patient outcome.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Select patient information cannot be provided due to regional privacy regulations.G2: foreign country - japan h3, h6: no products have been returned to medtronic for analysis.Codes b17, c20, and d15 are applicable.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H2.Additional information: updated b5 and additional codes.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the guide pin was actively being used/in rotation while it got stuck.The issue was resolved by having another guide pin brought out to complete the procedure under fluoroscopy.

• Brand Name: 3MM-UC DRILL BIT GUIDE
• Common Device Name: NEUROLOGICAL STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.; 200 medtronic drive; lafayette CO 80027
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION, INC.; 200 medtronic drive; lafayette CO 80027
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea street ne mvs21; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 24560276
• Report Number: 1723170-2026-00393
• Device Sequence Number: 9440375
• Product Code: HAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000055349
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000055349(11)210724(10)210724
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K974161
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/18/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 960-523
• Device Catalogue Number: 960-523
• Device Lot Number: 210724
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/24/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown